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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guest is Fritz Vandover, Distributed Learning Program Analyst, University of Minnesota

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is the University of Minnesota supporting online & hybrid program development?
• What role does Coursera play in the university's non-credit offerings?
• How are they helping students with "some credit, no credential" return to finish degrees?
• What impact does flexible program support have on enrollment growth?
• How are micro-credentials & alternative pathways being incorporated?

Topics include:

• Online Program Support Services (OPSS)
• Coursera partnership & specializations
• Credit for prior learning policies
• Re-enrollment pilot for returning students
• Supporting program development across multiple campuses

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guest is Dr. Carolyn G. Anderson, NeuroPerformance Coach, Elite Wellness

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is neuro-performance coaching transforming student success in higher education?
• What role does mind-brain connection play in academic achievement?
• How can institutions better bridge the high school to college transition?
• What impact does technology adaptation have on student retention?
• How are visualization techniques driving improved educational outcomes?

Topics include:

• Mind controls brain, brain controls body
• Professional athlete visualization techniques
• Transition challenges from K-12 to higher ed
• Adults "transform" rather than "develop"
• Purpose-finding for student retention

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #356,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is James Lentini, President, Molloy University

YOUR cohost is ⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠Rize Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is Molloy University adapting to competitive higher ed landscape?
• What role does financial sustainability play in institutional success?
• How can Catholic institutions differentiate their programs?
• What impact does HSI designation have on STEM initiatives?
• How are healthcare partnerships driving regional workforce development?

Topics include:

• Record first-year enrollment
• Net tuition revenue growth
• Catholic & Dominican heritage
• $3.5M NSF grant for STEM diversity
• Healthcare & biotech partnerships
• Clinical placement challenges
• Leadership team alignment
• Mission integration & inclusion
• Local community impact
• Future partnership models

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In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Kathy Belletty, Owner of Motivate With K.A.T. (Admissions & Enrollment Leadership Training Company), Host of EdUp Edge: The Scoop on Career Schools, Leadership & Life Hacks, & Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island Closed

YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024.

During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus  executive director, & dean of students.

Dr. Keehn is the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of professionals affected by their college closing. In THE CLUB, people share their stories & socialize around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education.

• How did experiencing two college closures impact staff morale?
• What role does transparency play in managing institutional decline?
• How do sudden closures affect personal life decisions?
• What emotional toll does closure take on staff members?
• How can resilience emerge from institutional failure?

Topics include:

• Leadership transparency in crisis
• Staff support during closure
• Personal impact of closures
• Career transitions
• Admissions team development

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In this episode, the 1st of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs (they will be having a webinar on the State of AI Detection in 2025 - click here to register),

YOUR guest is Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity & Triton Testing Center, UC San Diego, & Author of The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI⁠⁠

YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi, CTO, Pangram Labs

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Dr. Gallant define academic integrity & its importance beyond academics?
• What are the challenges of establishing academic integrity offices at universities?
• Why does UC San Diego focus on teaching rather than policing when addressing academic integrity?
• How is student acceptance of responsibility different between traditional cheating & AI-generated content?
• What assessment approaches can help maintain academic integrity while supporting learning?

Topics include:

• Using the "cheating moment" as a teachable moment for student growth
• Creating secure assessment environments that maintain equity & accessibility
• The importance of treating students with respect during integrity violations
• Why Honor Code systems often fail without proper institutional support
• Designing assessments that reduce temptations to cheat while supporting learning
• Plans for expanding testing centers across the California university system

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guest is Nekima Horton, Director, Dallas College

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

In this compelling episode, Horton shares valuable insights about grant implementation & how she helps institutions effectively utilize federal funding.

Horton reveals her unique role as a contractor who implements grant programs, hires & trains staff, manages budgets, & handles all reporting requirements.

With 20 years of experience in grants & contracts, Horton brings deep knowledge in creating compliant programs & helping institutions maximize their funded initiatives.

She makes a powerful case for why institutions need to understand their contracts & the constitution when dealing with federal grants, emphasizing the importance of continuing operations despite policy uncertainties.

The conversation explores how Dallas College uses grant funding to develop programs in construction, business management & other high-demand fields that serve their Hispanic student population.

Horton shares practical insights about the importance of compliance & effective reporting at various levels, while emphasizing the need for programs that support both faculty & students.

Most intriguingly, she discusses her role in helping institutions get structured, organized & bankable for both traditional & non-traditional funding opportunities.

Her perspective on the value of bringing an outside perspective to institutional initiatives provides valuable context for understanding today's higher education funding landscape.

For anyone interested in grant management's future, this episode delivers actionable insights from an expert working to transform how institutions implement funded programs.

Horton's combination of compliance expertise & student-centered programming makes this a must-listen conversation about effective grant strategies in today's higher education environment.

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guest is Andy Miller, Sr. VP,  Strategic Enrollment & Partnerships, Indiana Wesleyan University

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

In this compelling episode, Dr. Miller shares valuable insights about enrollment management & how Indiana Wesleyan is evolving to better serve the modern learner.

Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference, Dr. Miller reveals how IWU approaches speed in 3 crucial ways: speed to lead, speed to application, & speed to enrollment.

With extensive experience in enrollment management, Dr. Miller brings deep knowledge in creating cultures of execution & changing hearts & minds to drive organizational change.

He makes a powerful case for why institutions need to focus on people first, creating hope & purpose among team members who can then help students believe in themselves.

The conversation explores how IWU uses performance management & data transparency to track metrics throughout the enrollment funnel & set clear benchmarks for success.

Dr. Miller shares practical insights about the importance of data hygiene & creating systems that allow for growth, while emphasizing the need for programs that meet workforce needs.

Most intriguingly, he discusses IWU's commitment to serving second chance & second career students, building programs around workforce needs in their community.

His perspective on the importance of collegiality & sharing best practices across higher education provides valuable context for understanding today's recruitment landscape.

For anyone interested in enrollment management's future, this episode delivers actionable insights from an expert working to transform institutional approaches to serving modern learners.

Dr. Miller's combination of data-driven leadership & student-centered philosophy makes this a must-listen conversation about effective enrollment strategies in today's competitive landscape.

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In this episode, President Series #355,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald, President, Alvernia University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

• How is Alvernia University expanding its presence in Reading, PA?
• Why is physical & educational accessibility critical for community growth?
• How can universities build successful employer partnerships?
• What role does innovative programming play in meeting workforce needs?
• How are graduates making real-world impact across sectors?

Topics include:

• Downtown campus expansion
• Community-driven program development
• Nine-month program implementation
• SOLAR culture of care initiative
• Employer partnerships & Project Six
• Liberal arts & workforce preparation
• Total Experience Learning institute
• 95% job placement success

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In this episode, President Series #354,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Mildred García, Chancellor, California State University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How does leading the nation's largest public university system present unique opportunities & challenges?
• What strategies are being implemented to support student success & retention?
• How can higher education better communicate its value proposition?
• Why is direct admission crucial for expanding access & opportunity?
• How can institutional leaders effectively manage change across multiple campuses?

Topics include:

• Student success initiatives
• First-generation student support
• Strategic planning & vision
• Leadership development
• Diversity in higher education leadership
• Technology & AI integration
• Affordable quality education

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guest is Carmin Chan, Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

In this compelling episode, Dr. Chan shares valuable insights about NAU Online's transformation & how they're evolving to better serve the modern learner.

Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference, Dr. Chan reveals how NAU is reimagining their online education approach after 25 years of experience, creating what she calls "NAU Online 2.0."

With extensive experience in online education & previous work at University of Arizona, Dr. Chan brings deep knowledge in building online education from within existing institutional infrastructure.

She makes a powerful case for why institutions need to develop their online capabilities organically rather than through acquisitions, fostering internal buy-in & sustainable growth.

The conversation explores how today's online learners need student-centered policies & systems that accommodate their unique circumstances, rather than traditional structures that create barriers.

Dr. Chan shares practical insights about using data-driven approaches to provide targeted student support, while emphasizing the importance of human connection in the online experience.

Most intriguingly, she discusses NAU's focus on increasing entry points for students, recognizing that adult learners make decisions to pursue education at various times throughout the year.

Her perspective on creating community for online students & improving Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policies provides valuable context for understanding today's recruitment landscape.

For anyone interested in online education's future, this episode delivers actionable insights from an expert working to transform institutional approaches to serving modern learners.

Dr. Chan's combination of academic leadership & student-centered philosophy makes this a must-listen conversation about effective online education in today's competitive landscape.

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